On Jan. 26, Dr. Joseph David Mechanick at 89. He is survived by wife Sandra Mechanick (née Rottenberg); children Dr. Jeffrey (Debra) Mechanick and Dori (Robert) Blitzstein; grandchildren Chase Mechanick (Genevieve Sico), Reid Mechanick, Alec Blitzstein and Halle Blitzstein; niece Stephanie Mendel; and nephew Ryan Mechanick. He was predeceased by parents Sara (Sue) and Harry Mechanick and Sheldon Mechanick.
Contributions may be sent to Mildred Mindell Cancer Foundation, 9 Old Creek Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21208.